Despite what overeager Christmas enthusiasts say, there is an important holiday next week—Thanksgiving! And for those of us who aren't big on sitting around a table eating too much food with people we may or may not like, the 4-day weekend ahead is the perfect...

The new Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, first of its name, breaker of traditions, has come and gone in the usual blink of an eye. There was a lot of speculation and questions on how the new show would deliver. AdventureKEEN decided to attend to see for...

Outdoor Retailer alumni know the drill for the upcoming week—we all come to Outdoor Retailer for meetings and to write orders and check out new gear and attend education sessions and breakfasts and happy hours. We spend most of our time inside or right near...

Halloween is here! If you frighten easily, that means all the ghosts and goblins will soon disappear for another year.
Or will they? Every day can be Halloween in the woods if you encounter some of these terrifying tricks on the trail.
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If fall had a dress code, it'd be flannel. And boots and puffy vests and knit hats, but we're gathered here today to talk about flannel.
You're probably thinking to yourself, "What does a guidebook publisher know about fashion?" Admittedly less than Outside Magazine (we will...

Minneapolis in the fall is spectacular. The air is crisp, the leaves are vibrant, and the lakes are as dazzling as ever. Oh, and the beer is delicious.
Fall is arguably the best time to explore the Northeast Minneapolis Brewing District on foot. You can toast...

The 2018 midterm elections are just around the corner, which means it's time for the outdoor industry and lovers of the our public lands to stand together and encourage everyone to #VoteTheOutdoors on November 6.
We understand if you're experiencing fatigue from listening to the constant...

San Francisco has no shortage of hills, making it the perfect city to house hundreds of public stairways that show off scenic vistas and link diverse neighborhoods.
Take advantage of the cooling fall weather, put on a pair of comfortable shoes, and go off in search...

We'd like to think it's no coincidence that Yosemite National Park's shoulder season is also one of the most beautiful times to be in the park. The hoards of tourists are gone, leaving only the locals, the animals, and the most dedicated of the leaf...

While the majority of the states are warmly welcoming the change in seasons and posting photos of vibrant trees decorated in fall colors and wearing knit sweaters and cute boots, there's still a part of the country that's enjoying an abundant wildflower season—the desert.
The Arizona...